Ophthalmic Assistant

Job DetailsJob Location: Long Beach - Long Beach, CA 90805Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $23.00 - $25.00 HourlyJob Shift: DayPurpose: To assist ophthalmologists by performing ophthalmic clinical functions. Duties include full -patient work-up; which include, taking patient medical histories/chief complaints, measuring visual acuity, eye pressure, instilling eye medication, and conducting diagnostic tests, as ordered by the ophthalmologist.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Interviews and records patients’ chief complaint and medical histories
Prepares patients for examination or treatment by the physician
Enters patients’ medical information into the patient’s electronic medical record
Performs technical work ups and diagnostic testing including conducting topography, OCT and visual field tests, etc.
Transcribes physician’s examination data into patient’s electronic medical record
Instills eye medications, as ordered by the physician
Communicates with patients about their prescriptions, follow-up care, procedures, symptoms, physician generated instructions and/or pre/post-operative status
Prepares treatment rooms for patient exams, keeping the rooms clean, neat, and stocked
Maintains and sterilizes medical equipment, instruments, and facilities
Performs administrative duties such as answering phones, sending correspondence to pharmacies or other authorized parties, maintaining an inventory of supplies
Follows applicable policies and procedures and takes precautions to establish a safe work environment
Maintains strict patient protocols in accordance with practice policies/ HIPAA requirements
Maintains a high level of professionalism with patients, providers, and staff
Performs other duties as assigned and works overtime as necessary
Qualifications

Requirements

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate/Bachelor’s degree preferred
Experience: 1-3 years of related medical assistant, and/or optometry/ophthalmic or clinic experience required

Experience with checking intraocular pressure and refraction, a plus
Using a computer; EMR software experience and Microsoft Office experience required

Language: Ability to read, write, and communicate in English; Bilingual in Spanish, a plus
Strong knowledge of medical terminology, basic math and science, detailed oriented charting
License/Certification: Valid COA, COT, or Ophthalmic Scribe Certified preferred
Must be able to travel between Lakewood and Los Alamitos office, work overtime, as needed
Work is performed in a clinical setting. Clinic attire required, such as scrubs, closed toe shoes, maintaining professional grooming standard required.
Must be able to stand or walk for up to 8 hours with bending, stooping, squatting, sitting, twisting, and reaching. Including ability to frequently reach with hands and arms, and repeat the same movements.

Skills/Knowledge/Ability

Interpersonal

Effective communication skills; oral and written.
Demonstrates a positive, friendly, and courteous manner.
Demonstrates the ability to work well with other employees.

Critical Thinking

Ability to organize equipment, instruments, and supplies for cases

according to patient needs and physician preference cards.

Ability to adhere to the work schedule and manage time appropriately.
Assumes responsibility for competency and takes initiative for professional development and continuing education.
Ability to handle stress associated with prioritizing multiple tasks.
Above average organization skills.

Physical Demands

Ability to hear alarms, equipment, and/or client/patient calls.
Ability to hear & follow instructions from physician/department staff.
Frequent standing, walking, sitting, and use of hands to control, handle, or feel objects tools, equipment, or controls.
Ability to move quickly in response to physician and patient needs.
Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and stand for long periods at a time.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds on occasion, 15 pounds frequently.

Position: Ophthalmic Assistant

DOL Status: Non-exempt/Full-Time

Reports to: Clinic Supervisor/Clinical Operations Manager

Pay Range: $23 -$25 (per hour)

Shift: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM -5:00 PM (Hours may vary pending clinic/doctor schedule)

Location*: 3300 E South Street, Long Beach, CA & 3801 Katella Ave, Suite 130, Los Alamitos CA

Company Benefits

Paid Holiday – (Full-Time Only)
Paid Vacation Accrual - (Full-Time)
Paid Sick Time – (Full & Part-Time Employees)
Medical – Silver Sponsored Plan with HMO/PPO/HSA plan upgrades – (Full-Time)
Dental Insurance Offered – (Full-Time)
Company Sponsored Vision Plan – (Full & Part-Time Employees)
Company Sponsored Life Insurance Plan – (Full Time)
Additional Supplemental Insurance offered at employees' discretion - (Full-Time)
401K – with Safe Harbor (Full & Part-Time Employees)

*Applicant must reside in the Southern California area, no relocation fees are offered for this position

“SoCal Eye provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws”.